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Special Effects Programming with WebGPU

ISBN: 979-8336686364 | Published: August 24, 2024 | Categories: Books, Computers & Technology, Web Development & Design, Programming, JavaScript
$154.99

This Books book offers webgpu and wgsl and programming and graphics and compute and shader and simulation and ai content that will transform your understanding of webgpu. Special Effects Programming with WebGPU has been praised by critics and readers alike for its webgpu, wgsl, programming.

The award-winning author brings years of experience to this Books work, making it essential reading for anyone interested in webgpu or wgsl or programming or graphics or compute or shader or simulation or ai.

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The webgpu discussion alone is worth the price of admission.

— Alex Johnson
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The simulation discussion alone is worth the price of admission.

— Sam Wilson
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The definitive work on ai for our generation.

— Taylor Smith
Publishers Weekly

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Customer Reviews

Noa Kendall

Noa Kendall

TBR List Curator

★★★★☆

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January 2, 2026
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Jory Stanton

Bookstore Nomad

★★★★☆

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December 26, 2025
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Briar Noel

Book Launch Insider

★★★★★

Special Effects Programming with WebGPU offers a compelling take on webgpu, though not without flaws. While the treatment of programming is excellent, I found the sections on programming less convincing. The author makes some bold claims about Programming that aren't always fully supported. That said, the book's strengths in discussing ai more than compensate for any weaknesses. Readers looking for shader will find much to appreciate here, even if not every argument lands perfectly. Overall, a valuable addition to the literature on webgpu, if not the definitive work.

January 19, 2026
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★★★★★

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January 3, 2026
Tiernan Brooks

Tiernan Brooks

First Edition Collector

★★★★☆

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December 25, 2025
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★★★★★

Great book about webgpu! Highly recommend.Essential reading for anyone into Books.Couldn't put it down - finished in one sitting!The best Books book I've read this year.Worth every penny - packed with useful insights about compute.A must-read for wgsl enthusiasts.

January 20, 2026
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Emery Frost

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★★★★☆

I absolutely loved Special Effects Programming with WebGPU! It completely changed my perspective on webgpu. At first I wasn't sure about compute, but by chapter 3 I was completely hooked. The way the author explains graphics is so clear and relatable - it's like they're talking directly to you. I've already recommended this to all my friends who are interested in programming. What I appreciated most was how the book made JavaScript feel so accessible. I'll definitely be rereading this one - there's so much to take in!

December 27, 2025
Lyric Knox

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★★★★★

I absolutely loved Special Effects Programming with WebGPU! It completely changed my perspective on webgpu. At first I wasn't sure about JavaScript, but by chapter 3 I was completely hooked. The way the author explains shader is so clear and relatable - it's like they're talking directly to you. I've already recommended this to all my friends who are interested in Web Development & Design. What I appreciated most was how the book made compute feel so accessible. I'll definitely be rereading this one - there's so much to take in!

January 15, 2026
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★★★★★

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January 5, 2026
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January 1, 2026

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Reader Discussions

Alex Johnson

Alex Johnson

Can we talk about how Special Effects Programming with WebGPU handles ai? So webgpu!

Alex Johnson
Alex Johnson

For me, the real strength was compute, but I see what you mean about programming.

Sam Wilson
Sam Wilson

For me, the real strength was graphics, but I see what you mean about wgsl.

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

Yes! And don't forget about programming - that part was amazing.

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

Yes! And don't forget about ai - that part was amazing.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

What did you think about simulation? That's what really stayed with me.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

I'd add that simulation is also worth considering in this discussion.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

What did you think about simulation? That's what really stayed with me.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

I completely agree! The way the author approaches shader is brilliant.

Sam Wilson

Sam Wilson

Book club discussion: Special Effects Programming with WebGPU - chapter 18 thoughts?

Sam Wilson
Sam Wilson

I'm not sure I agree about compute. To me, it seemed more like shader.

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

I completely agree! The way the author approaches webgpu is brilliant.

Taylor Smith

Taylor Smith

Book club discussion: Special Effects Programming with WebGPU - chapter 15 thoughts?

Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith

For me, the real strength was webgpu, but I see what you mean about simulation.

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

For me, the real strength was shader, but I see what you mean about programming.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

What did you think about graphics? That's what really stayed with me.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

For me, the real strength was ai, but I see what you mean about graphics.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

For me, the real strength was compute, but I see what you mean about shader.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

I'd add that shader is also worth considering in this discussion.

Jordan Lee

Jordan Lee

Book club discussion: Special Effects Programming with WebGPU - chapter 18 thoughts?

Jordan Lee
Jordan Lee

I completely agree! The way the author approaches simulation is brilliant.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

Have you thought about how ai relates to programming? Adds another layer!

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

I think the author could have developed simulation more, but overall great.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

Great point! It reminds me of programming from another book I read.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

Yes! And don't forget about graphics - that part was amazing.

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

For me, the real strength was shader, but I see what you mean about ai.

Quinn Bennett
Quinn Bennett

I think the author could have developed ai more, but overall great.

Casey Brown

Casey Brown

After reading Special Effects Programming with WebGPU, I'm seeing simulation in a whole new light.

Casey Brown
Casey Brown

Great point! It reminds me of programming from another book I read.

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

I'm not sure I agree about webgpu. To me, it seemed more like shader.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

I think the author could have developed graphics more, but overall great.

Morgan Taylor

Morgan Taylor

How does Special Effects Programming with WebGPU compare to other works about compute?

Morgan Taylor
Morgan Taylor

Interesting perspective. I saw wgsl differently - more as compute.

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

Great point! It reminds me of compute from another book I read.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

What did you think about shader? That's what really stayed with me.

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

I'd add that wgsl is also worth considering in this discussion.

Quinn Bennett
Quinn Bennett

I think the author could have developed programming more, but overall great.

Jamie Garcia

Jamie Garcia

Has anyone else read Special Effects Programming with WebGPU? I'd love to discuss compute!

Jamie Garcia
Jamie Garcia

Yes! And don't forget about ai - that part was amazing.

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

What did you think about programming? That's what really stayed with me.

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

What did you think about simulation? That's what really stayed with me.

Riley Martinez

Riley Martinez

Question for those who've read Special Effects Programming with WebGPU: what did you think of ai?

Riley Martinez
Riley Martinez

I think the author could have developed graphics more, but overall great.

Harper Davis
Harper Davis

Interesting perspective. I saw ai differently - more as simulation.

Quinn Bennett
Quinn Bennett

I'm not sure I agree about programming. To me, it seemed more like ai.

Reese Campbell
Reese Campbell

I completely agree! The way the author approaches compute is brilliant.

Drew Parker
Drew Parker

I think the author could have developed graphics more, but overall great.

Elliot Morgan
Elliot Morgan

I'd add that simulation is also worth considering in this discussion.